Play area: Campsites in South East England

Seawick Holiday Park

The Merry Camper

• A peaceful pop-up campsite with pub access, scenic walks, and direct links to London – all set in the heart of rural Essex.

Red Shoot Camping Park

Crabtree Farm

• Rural glamping site on an 18th-century farm in the Kent Downs
• Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty half an hour’s drive from the coast
• Firepits and barbecues on site; country pub within walking distance

Solent Breezes Holiday Park

The Oven Campsite

• Well-maintained dog-friendly site in a central Hayling Island location
• Walk to the beach in 20 minutes; Portsmouth and ferries 20 mins' drive
• Swimming pool, café and shop on site; pubs within walking distance

Daisy Retreat at Warden Springs Holiday Park

• Stunning views over the cliffs and coastline of Kent and Sussex
• Fully-equipped holiday home sited at Park Resorts holiday park
• Walk around and enjoy the scenery

St Helens Coastal Resort

• Family-friendly site on scenic Isle of Wight coast
• Duver beach in 15 minutes’ walk; access to exclusive Priory Bay beach
• Midway between Ryde and Shanklin; 15 minutes' drive from each

Kids Love Yurts

• Family-friendly site on a working farm on the Isle of Wight
• A 20-minute drive from the beaches of Ryde, Shanklin and Cowes
• Kids' play area; cot and high chair hire; Newport within five minutes

Kingsclere Camping

• Pop-up summer site 10 minutes' walk from the beach in Cowes
• Close to bus stops and round-island cycle path for car-free outings
• Heated covered pool, hot tub and sauna on site

Adgestone Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Little Halden Farm

Coopers Beach Holiday Park

Embers Camping - Bentley

• Family-friendly campsite on the private Bentley Estate in East Sussex
• South Downs National Park 10 minutes’ drive; Seaford half an hour
• Activities, licensed snack bar and takeaway pizzas available on site

Embers Camping - Turners Hill

• Family campsite in Sussex woodland 20 minutes’ drive from Crawley
• Ardingly Reservoir 15 minutes’ drive and Go Ape Crawley 20 minutes
• Outdoor activities, a licensed snack bar and takeaway pizzas on site

Essex Glamping

• Essex country park site with bike trails used for the 2012 Olympics
• A 25-minute drive from Southend-on-Sea; 45 minutes by rail from London
• Kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing and walks from site

Croquet Lawn Camping at Court Farm

• Family-run farm site in the Kent Downs, a mile from Halling village
• A 10-minute drive to Rochester, 20 minutes to Leeds Castle
• Well-stocked farm shop on site; next to the North Downs Way